HPV

Dr. Tracy Bland-DuBose, Area Chief of the OB/GYN Department at Kaiser Permanente of Georgia

Screening, HPV vaccine essential in fight against cervical cancer

Though monumental strides have been made in the fight against cervical cancer — historically one of the most common causes of cancer death for American women — extensive screening and the administration of the human papilloma virus are crucial to eliminate cervical cancer as a national health problem.

Dr. Janice Hammond, M.D., FACOG

Yes, you CAN prevent cervical cancer!

More than 1 million people in the United States get cancer each year. But did you know certain types of cancer can be prevented? Cervical cancer is almost completely preventable, and in this article, we’ll review some strategies.